KCS students honour their elders at Caleb Village
By Joan Janzen
A group of students from KCS visited Caleb Village Monday afternoon, Sept. 29, to honour their elders in recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Caleb’s general manager, Nancy Vanthuyne, said the students were amazing.
They spent the afternoon outdoors raking leaves into decorative bags, cleaning the yard, cutting down lilies, and gathering summer yard ornaments. Others helped residents put away plants and deck furniture.
Nancy expressed sincere appreciation for Cathy Cox’s generous donation of 15 pumpkins, grown in her garden. Thanks to the artistic talent of KCS students and Caleb residents, the pumpkins now sport a variety of smiling, serious, and silly faces to brighten the facility’s décor. While the students accomplished a lot, more importantly, the seniors enjoyed visiting and spending time with the teens.
“One of the students baked cookies with her grandma,” Nancy said. “They were so helpful and stayed for an hour and a half. Thanks to all the KCS students who participated. See you next year!”
Whether helping inside or outside, the KCS students were a big help as they volunteered at Caleb Village Monday afternoon, Sept. 29, in recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Photos by Nancy Vanthuyne, click for larger images
